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SevereNHTSA·20V248000·Announced 2020-05-04

Hyundai Recalls 2016 Genesis Coupe Due to Air Bag Mounting Bolt Issue

Hyundai is recalling 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles because driver-side air bag mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, posing an injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag mounting) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the mounting bolts securing the driver-side frontal air bag may have been insufficiently tightened. This condition could potentially cause the air bag to detach from the steering wheel.

A detached driver's air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began on June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 for more information. Hyundai's number for this recall is 192.

Dealers will inspect the mounting bolts and retighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
1,295

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GENESIS COUPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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